My ex husband lied during our divorce proceedings in order to avoid paying me back some money. I recently acquired emails

Again, depends how long ago you found out, what the nature of the issue was, and the value. Let me give you a recent horror story of...

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I have court for tommorow for discovery of assets

If yours is at the Daley Center, the 1401 judge is fairly practical and usually gives a short continuance - when I say short, I'm talking 2 weeks. ...

Will I receive marital support if married over 30 yrs and no dependents?

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Should I file a motion to dismiss and my answer at the same time?

It won't result in the end of the case unless it's so far removed that the judge has no choice (Less than 5% make this cut). What usually happens...

On top of the other answers, WHICH courthouse your case is at may impact the rate. Daley Center matrimonial attorneys range between $300 per hour...

This is one of those questions that will be decided on three factors a) What the judgement SPECIFICALLY says, b) if there's ambiguity, then who...

Does IL have jurisdiction (regarding custody/visitation) over newborns born in the state under 6 months?

If a case is filed, proper venue GENERALLY rests in the Illinois County where the child is at. Notice how I said GENERALLY? That's because we...

I am paying spousal support and have been told that my ex got remarried. She has not reported new marital status.

Usually your MSA will list the conditions for termination of maintenance. Typically "Co-Habitation" is listed. Look at that first, as it doesn't...

Can a divorce judgment secured by a property "lien" be removed by filing a bankruptcy.

If the judgment is a Domestic Support Obligation, you can only ATTEMPT to Chap 13 it. Chap 13 does NOT extinguish the judgment, it only allows the...

My ex husband filed for visitation and claims he has bought a house. What happens if both of us cannot afford a GAL?

If Cook County Case a home study can be ordered. However I'm not sure even that's needed unless you have a smoking gun the house is unsafe. Mere...